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FILE#17-3942 <br /> 19 June 2017 <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> difficulties affecting the Property;the variances are necessary and do not merely serve <br /> as a convenience to the owner. <br /> The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances. <br /> Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the <br /> impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use <br /> permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. <br /> Practical Difficulties Statement <br /> Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B,and <br /> should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> Staff finds that there are practical difficulties inherent to the lot area,width, presence of the <br /> wetland and the existing improvements which support the granting of reasonable variances. <br /> Engineer Comments <br /> The City Engineer has conducted a preliminary review of the plans and found nothing preventing <br /> the development; a comprehensive review will be conducted at the time of a building permit <br /> application. <br /> Public Comments <br /> To date, no public comments have been received. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the <br /> property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the <br /> essential character of the neighborhood? <br /> 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br /> impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? <br /> 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> Staff finds the requested variances to be reasonable. Planning staff recommends approval. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> Exhibit C. Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br /> Exhibit D. Existing Survey <br /> Exhibit E. Proposed Plans and Elevations <br /> Exhibit F. Submitted Hardcover Calculations <br /> Exhibit G. Notice of Wetland Determination <br /> Exhibit H. Aerial Photos <br /> Exhibit I. Site Photos <br /> Exhibit J. Ordinance No. 199,Third Series <br /> Exhibit K. Property Owners List <br /> Exhibit L. Plat Map <br />